Today, many educational establishments are finding that they increasingly need to operate more like businesses in many aspects. There are requirements to manage budgets, people and resources and offer round the clock operations, becoming more and more like organisations with high-level R&D departments.
Therefore, they need support with maintenance and access to the latest technologies and solutions, such as mechanical tools and 3D printing laboratories as well as robotics and advanced electronics. RS is working closely with schools and universities to provide wide and up to date ranges of the most relevant products and technologies, in conjunction with maintenance products and exceptional support.
RS also works with suppliers to deliver the latest that education offers, as well as educational versions of products, such as Tektronix digital oscilloscopes. Educational product versions are usually the same as standard products but with extra features, such as multiple software licences and a full pack of features or accessories, at no additional cost.
A particularly suitable offering for educational establishments is the Tektronix TekSmartLab, the industry's first network-based lab instrument management solution, which enables the quick setup and efficient managing of basic electronics in engineering laboratories. The TekSmartLab means that users benefit from improved connectivity, workflow and automation. For example, lab managers can set up configurations of multiple instruments with one click, and instructors can efficiently manage teaching workflow. In addition, students can retrieve and save test results wirelessly via smart devices; edit and submit test reports electronically; and download materials from the lab server.
The RS education hub focuses upon a wide range of solutions that have an industrial focus including robotics, industrial automation and electronic engineering, as well as mechanical-based applications including 3D printing, process automation and motion control to help aspiring engineers.